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Strikeout totals won't shift Astros' philosophyhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/strikeout-totals-wont-shift-astros-philosophy?ymd=20150331&content_id=115695894&vkey=news_hou
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:44:51 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/strikeout-totals-wont-shift-astros-philosophy?ymd=20150331&content_id=115695894&vkey=news_houAstros manager A.J. Hinch has been asked repeatedly this spring about his lineup's high strikeout rate, which is interesting to him, considering he and many Astros officials aren't worried about the issue. There's no getting around the fact that several players in the Astros' lineup miss on many of their swings, but the club is optimistic about what happens when those players make contact, as opposed to what happens when they don't.Brian McTaggart3/31/2015 2:32 P.M.1427826765Veteran righty Hernandez secures spot in Astros' rotationhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/veteran-righty-roberto-hernandez-secures-spot-in-astros-rotation?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574962&vkey=news_hou
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 22:29:50 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/veteran-righty-roberto-hernandez-secures-spot-in-astros-rotation?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574962&vkey=news_houAstros manager A.J. Hinch told veteran right-hander Roberto Hernandez on Monday night that he had made the Major League roster, but that doesn't mean the Houston starting rotation is set just yet.Brian McTaggart3/30/2015 4:53 P.M.1427748780Thatcher makes Astros' bullpen; Fields may not be readyhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/joe-thatcher-makes-astros-bullpen-josh-fields-may-not-be-ready?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574388&vkey=news_hou
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:59:10 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/joe-thatcher-makes-astros-bullpen-josh-fields-may-not-be-ready?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574388&vkey=news_houVeteran left-handed reliever Joe Thatcher was told after his outing Monday night against the Blue Jays that he had made the Major League club, which would round out the Astros' bullpen had it not been for the health of right-hander Josh Fields.Brian McTaggart3/30/2015 4:53 P.M.1427748780Springer, Castro show power stroke against Blue Jayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-george-springer-jason-castro-show-power-stroke-against-blue-jays?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574864&vkey=news_hou
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:53:44 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-george-springer-jason-castro-show-power-stroke-against-blue-jays?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574864&vkey=news_houGeorge Springer and Jason Castro each hit solo homers, but it wasn't quite enough to back lefty Brett Oberholtzer in Monday's 7-4 Astros loss to the Blue Jays.Brian McTaggart3/30/2015 4:52 P.M.1427748753Veteran catcher Castro brimming with optimism for 2015http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/houston-astros-veteran-catcher-jason-castro-optimistic-about-2015?ymd=20150330&content_id=115461198&vkey=news_hou
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:00:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/houston-astros-veteran-catcher-jason-castro-optimistic-about-2015?ymd=20150330&content_id=115461198&vkey=news_houIf anybody is ready for the Astros to start winning, it's Jason Castro. As the longest current tenured Astros player and a team leader, the veteran catcher is brimming with optimism about being part of a team on the rise.Brian McTaggart3/30/2015 10:00 A.M.1427724004Peacock excited to be back in action after surgeryhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-brad-peacock-excited-to-be-back-in-action-after-surgery?ymd=20150329&content_id=115447532&vkey=news_hou
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:10:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-brad-peacock-excited-to-be-back-in-action-after-surgery?ymd=20150329&content_id=115447532&vkey=news_houThe results certainly weren't what Brad Peacock wanted, as he allowed four runs (three earned) in two-thirds of an inning, but he had reason to be happy Sunday afternoon as he got his first taste of Grapefruit League action in a 7-0 loss to the Yankees at Osceola County Stadium.Brian McTaggart3/29/2015 5:48 P.M.1427665718X-ray reveals no broken bones in Hoes' wristhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/x-ray-reveals-no-broken-bones-in-astros-lj-hoes-wrist?ymd=20150329&content_id=115409770&vkey=news_hou
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 19:40:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/x-ray-reveals-no-broken-bones-in-astros-lj-hoes-wrist?ymd=20150329&content_id=115409770&vkey=news_houAstros outfielder L.J. Hoes was able to breathe a sigh of relief Sunday when an X-ray performed on his right wrist showed no broken bones. Hoes was hit on the wrist by a pitch Saturday, and he was held out of baseball drills Sunday.Brian McTaggart3/29/2015 3:00 P.M.1427655626Top prospect Correa leaves mark with excellent springhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-top-prospect-carlos-correa-leaves-mark-with-excellent-spring?ymd=20150329&content_id=115400352&vkey=news_hou
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:40:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-top-prospect-carlos-correa-leaves-mark-with-excellent-spring?ymd=20150329&content_id=115400352&vkey=news_houFor the second year in a row, shortstop Carlos Correa made the long walk from the Major League clubhouse to the players' parking lot while carrying his equipment after being reassigned Sunday. It's a sight we might never see again.Brian McTaggart3/29/2015 1:52 P.M.1427651567Astros kept off board against hot-hitting Yankeeshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-kept-off-board-against-hot-hitting-yankees?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390806&vkey=news_hou
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:40:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-kept-off-board-against-hot-hitting-yankees?ymd=20150329&content_id=115390806&vkey=news_houScott Feldman allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings and the Astros were held to five hits in a 7-0 loss to the Yankees on Sunday afternoon at Osceola County Stadium.Brian McTaggart3/29/2015 10:23 A.M.1427639012Correa, Dominguez among 8 Astros sent to Minorshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/correa-dominguez-among-8-astros-sent-to-minors?ymd=20150329&content_id=115389382&vkey=news_hou
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 09:19:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/correa-dominguez-among-8-astros-sent-to-minors?ymd=20150329&content_id=115389382&vkey=news_houThe Astros trimmed their active spring roster by eight players Sunday morning, including top prospect Carlos Correa, a shortstop, and Matt Dominguez, who was the team's starting third baseman the past two years.Brian McTaggart3/29/2015 9:20 A.M.1427635215Conger, Hernandez work well together against Marlinshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-hank-conger-roberto-hernandez-work-well-together-against-marlins?ymd=20150328&content_id=115296050&vkey=news_hou
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:16:12 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-hank-conger-roberto-hernandez-work-well-together-against-marlins?ymd=20150328&content_id=115296050&vkey=news_houAstros right-hander Roberto Hernandez, competing for the fifth-starter spot, allowed one run on three hits and logged 71 pitches in five innings.Joe Frisaro3/28/2015 4:01 P.M.1427572868Hernandez makes Astros' decision on rotation a tough onehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/right-hander-roberto-hernandez-makes-astros-decision-on-rotation-a-tough-one?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269730&vkey=news_hou
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:24:30 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/right-hander-roberto-hernandez-makes-astros-decision-on-rotation-a-tough-one?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269730&vkey=news_houRoberto Hernandez made the most of his final chance to audition for the fifth spot in the Astros' starting pitching rotation Saturday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium by holding the Marlins to three hits, two walks and one run in five inningsBrian McTaggart3/28/2015 1:07 P.M.1427562465With spot in 'pen assured, Sipp focused on preparing for seasonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/with-spot-in-astros-bullpen-assured-tony-sipp-focused-on-prepping-for-season?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269724&vkey=news_hou
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 18:12:06 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/with-spot-in-astros-bullpen-assured-tony-sipp-focused-on-prepping-for-season?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269724&vkey=news_houSipp began last year at Triple-A El Paso before the Astros picked him up in early May, and he immediately became one of their most dependable arms. He went 4-3 with a 3.38 ERA with four saves in 56 games, posting the second-lowest opponents' average by a relief pitcher in Astros history (.157).Brian McTaggart3/28/2015 1:05 P.M.1427562338Astros hope to finalize roster by end of camphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-ajj-hinch-hope-to-finalize-roster-by-end-of-camp?ymd=20150327&content_id=115215564&vkey=news_hou
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:06:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-ajj-hinch-hope-to-finalize-roster-by-end-of-camp?ymd=20150327&content_id=115215564&vkey=news_houAstros manager A.J. Hinch said he would like to have his 25-man roster set prior to breaking camp on Wednesday, but that might not be possible.Brian McTaggart3/27/2015 9:06 P.M.1427504814Singleton working to simplify swing, end slumphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-jon-singleton-working-to-simplify-swing-end-slump?ymd=20150327&content_id=115214514&vkey=news_hou
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:52:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-jon-singleton-working-to-simplify-swing-end-slump?ymd=20150327&content_id=115214514&vkey=news_houAstros first baseman Jon Singleton, who's fighting to win a spot on the club on Opening Day, worked for 40 minutes in the batting cage Thursday with hitting coach Dave Hudgens and bench coach Trey Hillman.Brian McTaggart3/27/2015 8:52 P.M.1427503968Rain doesn't derail Keuchel's Opening Day preparationhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/rain-fails-to-derail-dallas-keuchels-opening-day-preparation?ymd=20150327&content_id=115187292&vkey=news_hou
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:01:01 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/rain-fails-to-derail-dallas-keuchels-opening-day-preparation?ymd=20150327&content_id=115187292&vkey=news_houRain may have forced the cancellation of Friday's game against the Marlins, but Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel was still able to get his work in.Brian McTaggart3/27/2015 6:00 P.M.1427493656Top pick Aiken undergoes Tommy John surgeryhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/top-draft-pick-brady-aiken-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery?ymd=20150326&content_id=115029822&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:09:44 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/top-draft-pick-brady-aiken-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery?ymd=20150326&content_id=115029822&vkey=news_houThe Brady Aiken saga has taken another turn. Aiken, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft and a top prospect for this year's Draft, underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.Jim Callis3/26/2015 7:10 P.M.1427411459Hinch's approach perfect fit for young Astroshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/hal-bodley-manager-aj-hinchs-approach-perfect-fit-for-young-astros?ymd=20150326&content_id=114985056&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:41:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/hal-bodley-manager-aj-hinchs-approach-perfect-fit-for-young-astros?ymd=20150326&content_id=114985056&vkey=news_houNothing puts the current status of the Houston Astros in perspective better than the cover photo on their 2015 media guide.Hal Bodley3/26/2015 3:44 P.M.1427399085Astros trade non-roster invitee Johnson to Redshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-trade-non-roster-invitee-dan-johnson-to-reds?ymd=20150326&content_id=114970860&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:36:22 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-trade-non-roster-invitee-dan-johnson-to-reds?ymd=20150326&content_id=114970860&vkey=news_houThe Astros traded first baseman Dan Johnson to the Reds on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.AJ Cassavell3/26/2015 2:28 P.M.1427394482Villar day to day; Grossman could return soonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/after-outfield-collision-jonathan-villar-robbie-grossman-on-the-mend?ymd=20150326&content_id=114966780&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:56:23 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/after-outfield-collision-jonathan-villar-robbie-grossman-on-the-mend?ymd=20150326&content_id=114966780&vkey=news_houAstros infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar was held out of Thursday's brief morning workout at Osceola County Stadium after suffering a mild right ankle sprain in an outfield collision Wednesday with teammate Robbie Grossman, who suffered a bruised left quad on the play.Grossman was able to work out with the team and could return to game action on Friday, though manager A.J. Hinch said he would likely keep him out another day.Brian McTaggart3/26/2015 1:56 P.M.1427392582Buchanan wasting little time in between pitcheshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-right-hander-jake-buchanan-wasting-little-time-in-between-pitches?ymd=20150326&content_id=114964516&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:02:04 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-right-hander-jake-buchanan-wasting-little-time-in-between-pitches?ymd=20150326&content_id=114964516&vkey=news_houThe Astros, like all other teams, are receiving weekly reports from Major League Baseball regarding pace of play this spring. For the week of March 16-22, Houston's pitchers ranked seventh in the Major Leagues in average time between pitches.Brian McTaggart3/26/2015 1:39 P.M.1427391589Wojciechowski, Hernandez final 2 candidates for rotation jobhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/asher-wojciechowski-roberto-hernandez-final-2-candidates-for-astros-fifth-starter-job?ymd=20150326&content_id=114961508&vkey=news_hou
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:48:34 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/asher-wojciechowski-roberto-hernandez-final-2-candidates-for-astros-fifth-starter-job?ymd=20150326&content_id=114961508&vkey=news_houAstros manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday only two candidates remain for the fifth spot in the starting rotation -- rookie Asher Wojciechowski and veteran Roberto Hernandez. Hinch said Samuel Deduno is "trending towards" being used in a long-relief role, but Hinch wouldn't go as far as to say Deduno has made the club, though.Brian McTaggart3/26/2015 1:16 P.M.1427390187Singleton not worried about securing roster spothttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-first-baseman-jon-singleton-not-worried-about-securing-roster-spot?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799854&vkey=news_hou
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:40:16 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-first-baseman-jon-singleton-not-worried-about-securing-roster-spot?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799854&vkey=news_houHe's been considered a key piece in how the Astros will determine the shape of their roster since the start of camp, and with only a week remaining before the club leaves Florida, first baseman Jon Singleton believes he's in a good spot.Brian McTaggart3/25/2015 5:31 P.M.1427319112Wojciechowski makes strong bid for rotation jobhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-rookie-right-hander-asher-wojciechowski-makes-strong-bid-for-rotation-job?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799964&vkey=news_hou
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 16:56:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-rookie-right-hander-asher-wojciechowski-makes-strong-bid-for-rotation-job?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799964&vkey=news_houWith another strong performance under his belt, Astros rookie right-hander Asher Wojciechowski is making a serious push for a spot in the starting rotation.Brian McTaggart3/25/2015 4:55 P.M.1427316910Correa, Conger go yard as Astros beat Phillieshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/top-prospect-carlos-correa-hank-conger-go-yard-as-astros-beat-phillies?ymd=20150325&content_id=114786458&vkey=news_hou
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 18:47:23 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/top-prospect-carlos-correa-hank-conger-go-yard-as-astros-beat-phillies?ymd=20150325&content_id=114786458&vkey=news_houAstros shortstop Carlos Correa powered the Astros to a 7-1 victory over the Phillies on Wednesday at Bright House Field.Brian McTaggart and Todd Zolecki3/25/2015 3:53 P.M.1427313213Fields to play catch, but staying off mound for nowhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-right-hander-josh-fields-to-play-catch-but-staying-off-mound-for-now?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799586&vkey=news_hou
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:07:24 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-right-hander-josh-fields-to-play-catch-but-staying-off-mound-for-now?ymd=20150325&content_id=114799586&vkey=news_houAstros right-hander Josh Fields won't throw off the mound for the next few days after leaving Monday's game against the Braves with a right groin strain, manager A.J. Hinch said on Wednesday.Brian McTaggart3/25/2015 2:01 P.M.1427306500McHugh champing at bit to follow up breakout yearhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-starter-collin-mchugh-champing-at-bit-to-follow-up-breakout-2014-season?ymd=20150324&content_id=114686156&vkey=news_hou
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:23:19 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-starter-collin-mchugh-champing-at-bit-to-follow-up-breakout-2014-season?ymd=20150324&content_id=114686156&vkey=news_houThe regular season can't come soon enough for Astros righty Collin McHugh, who went 11-9 with a 2.73 ERA in his breakout 2014 season, and made his fifth start in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday against the Mets. McHugh allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits while striking out seven and throwing 80 pitches.Brian McTaggart3/24/2015 7:23 P.M.1427239399Rasmus gaining comfort re-learning left fieldhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-colby-rasmus-gaining-comfort-re-learning-left-field?ymd=20150324&content_id=114682296&vkey=news_hou
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:04:39 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-colby-rasmus-gaining-comfort-re-learning-left-field?ymd=20150324&content_id=114682296&vkey=news_houIt's been six years since Colby Rasmus played left field in a Major League game. That was during his rookie season in 2009, when he appeared in only seven games in left for the Cardinals. Rasmus has been primarily a center fielder since, but the Astros have asked him this spring to get reacquainted with left.Brian McTaggart3/24/2015 7:04 P.M.1427238279Defensive versatility Villar's best chance at spothttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/defensive-versatility-jonathan-villars-best-chance-at-a-roster-spot-with-astros?ymd=20150324&content_id=114671184&vkey=news_hou
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:04:36 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/defensive-versatility-jonathan-villars-best-chance-at-a-roster-spot-with-astros?ymd=20150324&content_id=114671184&vkey=news_houThe Astros' Jonathan Villar has put himself squarely in the mix to break camp with the team due to his performance so far on both sides of the ball. The Astros are giving Villar, a shortstop by trade, a look at third base and second base, as well as even center field. If he's going to make the club in a backup role, Villar must prove he can do more than just play shortstop, where he started on Opening Day last year, with mixed results.Brian McTaggart3/24/2015 6:04 P.M.1427234675Astros' bats come through behind McHughhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-bats-come-through-behind-starter-collin-mchugh?ymd=20150324&content_id=114628642&vkey=news_hou
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:03:59 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/hou/astros-bats-come-through-behind-starter-collin-mchugh?ymd=20150324&content_id=114628642&vkey=news_houLed by Collin McHugh's seven-strikeout effort, the Astros held the Mets to two hits in Tuesday's 4-3 win and received a homer from Jake Marisnick and a pair of hits from Luis Valbuena.Brian McTaggart and Anthony DiComo3/24/2015 2:01 P.M.1427220070